Rate cut, yes! But we need more
Industry leaders share the why of the first repo rate cut since November 2021, how the property market will be affected, and what to expect next.
Industry leaders share the why of the first repo rate cut since November 2021, how the property market will be affected, and what to expect next.
The already strained property market got no relief when the Reserve Bank decided to maintain the repo rate. What does this mean in real terms?
The Reserve Bank’s MPC elected to leave the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%; what are the implications for the property market? Industry leaders weigh in.
On Thursday, 2 November, BetterHome Group celebrated its 40th anniversary, acknowledging the exceptional individuals and businesses that have made the Group what it is today. The evening paid special honour to Jan le Roux, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the residential real estate industry over the past 40 years.
Historically, South African housing stock has been – and remains – predominantly freehold.
The Monetary Policy Committee of the SA Reserve Bank has elected to hike the repo rate for the 10th time in 18 months. Industry leaders weigh in on the repercussions for the property market in terms of sales and rentals.
Despite the rising interest rates and rolling Eskom blackouts in a post-Covid 19 environment, the real estate industry has seen a busy 2022. What is next?
Statistics for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 ’22) reveal that competition for home loans remains vigorous among home loan lenders.
Homeowners and consumers are in for more belt-tightening as the interest rate rises for the sixth successive time with the Reserve Bank hiking the repo rate by another 75 bps to 6.25% per annum.
Debt holders face higher repayments following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by another 75 basis points to 5.5%, leaving the prime lending rate at 9%.